Cost of living in Belgium compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 86% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (39KM) | 17KM | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (21KM) | 22KM | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (12KM) | 8KM | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (2.50KM) | 2.22KM | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.67 (7KM) | 4.95KM | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €6 (12KM) | 3.42KM | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (12KM) | 8KM | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (5.07KM) | 2.08KM | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (4.12KM) | 2.22KM | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.89 (3.70KM) | 1.60KM | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (15KM) | 9KM | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.89 (5.64KM) | 2.72KM | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (3.91KM) | 1.57KM | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 75% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,297 (2,534KM) | 3,101KM | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,194 (2,331KM) | 768KM | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €494 (965KM) | 201KM | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €873 (1,705KM) | 687KM | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €569 (1,112KM) | 384KM | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (300KM) | 120KM | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €54 (106KM) | 44KM | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €302 (589KM) | 456KM | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (215KM) | 102KM | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (34KM) | 20KM | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (23KM) | 19KM | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 14% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (174KM) | 198KM | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (68KM) | 84KM | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (176KM) | 210KM | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (234KM) | 237KM | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 52% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,008 (62,507KM) | 49,156KM | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (3.24KM) | 2.46KM | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (102KM) | 55KM | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 87% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (23KM) | 18KM | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (27KM) | 11KM | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (58KM) | 42KM | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (10KM) | 5.70KM | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €9 (17KM) | 8KM | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (10KM) | 7KM | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.01 (5.89KM) | 3.30KM | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (8KM) | 4.51KM | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (57KM) | 13KM | + 333% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 129% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (84KM) | 50KM | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (49KM) | 20KM | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (175KM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €140 (273KM) | 85KM | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (23KM) | 9KM | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (7KM) | 3.34KM | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (9KM) | 3.47KM | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (1,095KM) | 924KM | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (0.49KM) | 0.18KM | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €82 (161KM) | 50KM | + 221% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (22KM) | 7KM | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 316 prices entered by 69 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 73% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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